Tucson Festival of Books

Alejandra Oliva


Alejandra Oliva is an essayist, embroiderer and translator.  Her book, "Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith and Migration," received a Whiting Nonfiction Grant. She was the Yale Whitney Humanities Center Franke Visiting Fellow in Spring 2022. Her writing appears in outlets including The New York Times, Christian Century and Commonweal. 

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Awards: Whiting NonFiction Grant

Communities: LGBTQ+, Hispanic or Latinx


Scheduled events:
Our New Status Quo
As President Trump redefines the American political environment, the times are a-changing. In this session, authors Joe Conason and Alejandra Oliva will discuss what those changes will look like and how they will affect us all.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Joe Conason, Alejandra Oliva
Moderator: Jim Nintzel
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Roberta and Bill Witchger, Jack Myers, Tucson Sentinel
Alejandra Oliva
Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith and Migration A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration

Border Community Alliance, Booth #265 (Seats 1)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science

Author: Alejandra Oliva
El Sueño Americano
Examine the complexities of immigration, the U.S.-Mexico border, and the pursuit of the American Dream through the eyes of storytellers who weave together politics, history, sociology, and personal experience into compelling, unforgettable narratives.

Nuestras Raíces Stage (Seats 150)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Nuestras Raices
Signing area: Pima County Public Library/Nuestras Raíces/Craft Tent & Signing Area (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Jason De León, Alejandra Oliva, Paola Ramos, Rudy Ruiz
Moderator: Carlos Parra
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Pima County Public Library
How's the American Dream Working Out?
As Americans, aren't we obligated to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve success? How is that working out? In this session, Alejandra Oliva and Juan Williams will share their experiences and observations regarding the illusive American Dream.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Alejandra Oliva, Juan Williams
Moderator: Michael Chihak
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Roberta and Bill Witchger, Philip and Missy Russ

Book:
Rivermouth
A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Astra Publishing House
June 2024
ISBN 9781662602672
320 pages